A fore-mouse probably they choose,
The culprit's advocate deride,
And fix upon that cat the guilt
Of mouseycide.
At the Refreshment-bars, perchance,
They eat the cakes, and drink the milk,
And in the Robing-room indulge
In "taking silk."
The Judges' sacred Bench itself
From scampering feet is not exempt;
With calmness they commit, of Court,
Frightful "contempt."
Through _Byles on Bills_ they eat their way;
Law "Digests" they at will digest;
Not even _Coke on Littleton_
Sticks on _their_ chests!
Wanted--the stodgiest Law-book out!
The Judges soon _must_ note these facts,
And try a copy of the Ju-
-dicature Acts!
* * * * *
WHY THE FRENCH WON THE BOAT-RACE.
(_ANSWERS SUPPLIED BY AN UNPREJUDICED BRITON._)
[Illustration]
Because the English Eight had had no practice on the Seine.
Because the Londoners had had a fearful passage crossing the Channel.
Because they smashed their boat, and had to have it repaired.
Because the English steering might have been better.
Because the weather was intolerable, and chiefly affected the
Englishmen.
Because the Londoners had no chance of pulling together.
Because the French knew the course better than the English.
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